Montgomery County clinics now offering COVID-19 vaccine to 12 to 15-year-olds

The Montgomery County Office of Public Health announced today that it is offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to people aged 12-15 at county-run vaccine clinics. Anyone under the age of 18 seeking to be vaccinated at a county clinic must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

Montgomery County is currently administering the Pfizer vaccine for those aged 12 and older and the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine for those aged 18 and older. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has not been authorized for those under the age of 18. Anyone under the age of 18 who registers for or walks up to a clinic only offering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be turned away.  

To make a vaccine appointment, Montgomery County residents can visit http://vaccine.montcopa.org. Appointments are recommended but not required. Walk-ups are accepted at any clinic. A full list of county-run clinics with locations and hours can be found at www.montcopa.org/COVID-19Vaccine. Clinics are open Monday through Friday with varying evening and weekend hours. 

Transportation to vaccine appointments at Montgomery County vaccination clinics is available at no cost to the rider and calling ahead is encouraged. 

For general COVID-19 questions please email covid19@montcopa.org or call the Montgomery County COVID-19 hotline at (833) 875-3967. The hotline is open six days a week, Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.